Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Management with a specialism in Supply Chain Management

Degree Level 1

Students build a solid foundation in how businesses operate locally and globally. They gain essential skills in communication, quantitative analysis, people management, marketing, economics, and entrepreneurship. This year develops critical thinking, independent learning, and an understanding of core business functions. For students choosing the Supply Chain Management specialism, this grounding prepares them to appreciate how different business areas connect to form efficient supply networks. The broad first-year curriculum ensures they are well-equipped before progressing into specialised supply chain subjects.

Common Modules

• Digital Thinking and Innovation
• Quantitative Skills
• Business and Communications Skills
• People Management
• Business Economics
• Accounting Skills
• Marketing
• Business Law
• Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Specialised Module

• Introduction to Management

Degree Level 2

Level 2 deepens students’ understanding of how organisations function across borders, exploring international culture, communication, operations, and business research. Students also begin to understand how global value chains operate through specialised elective modules related to supply chain and logistics. These electives help them link business processes to the movement of goods, procurement decisions, and supplier relationships. This stage strengthens their analytical and decision-making abilities while preparing them for more advanced supply chain concepts that support international business operations.

Common Modules

• Behavioural Science in Organisations
• Digital Marketing
• Innovation Process
• Business Research Methods
• Delivering Customer Value
• Managing Finance

Specialised Modules

• Operations Management
• International Culture and Communications
• International Business Law
• International Business
• Introduction to Supply Chain and Logistics Management
• Procurement and Supplier Relationship Management

Internship (16 Weeks)

Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.

Degree Level 3

Level 3 focuses on strategic and global perspectives of business while allowing students to advance their expertise in international supply chains. Through specialised modules and electives, they explore digital supply chain systems and strategies for operating in complex global environments. Students learn to manage change, evaluate strategic decisions, and tackle real-world challenges related to global sourcing, logistics, and enterprise performance. Their final year project enables them to investigate an international business or supply chain issue, demonstrating both academic depth and practical insight as future supply chain professionals.

Common Modules

• Venture Building
• Global Marketing
• Managing People and Performance

Specialised Modules

• Strategic Management
• Project Management
• Managing Change
• Global Banking and Finance
• Investigations
• Managing International Supply Chain
• Final Year Project
• Digital Supply Chain
• Global Business Strategy

MQA Compulsory Subjects*

• Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (M’sian Students)
• Malay Communication Language (Int’l Students)
• Philosophy and Current Issues
• Workplace Professional Skills
• Integrity and Anti-corruption
• Co-Curriculum

APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme

Students who are under Bachelor’s Degree Programme will have the option to opt-in for the APU-DMU Dual Degree Scheme. Under this Scheme, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts upon graduation: 1 from Asia Pacific University (APU), Malaysia and 1 from De Montfort University (DMU), UK.

Double Your Advantage

• APU's partnership with De Montfort University (DMU), UK enables students to be awarded Dual Awards - separate degree certificates from each institution – and enhances not just teaching and learning experiences, but also career prospects.
• Upon graduation, students will receive 2 Degree Certificates & Transcripts: 1 from APU, Malaysia and 1 from DMU, UK.
• Both degrees are recognised locally & internationally.
• The APU-DMU Dual Degree Programmes are offered under an approved collaboration in accordance with the QAA UK Quality Code for Higher Education for the Assurance of Academic Quality and Standards in Higher Education as published by the United Kingdom Quality Assurance Agency (QAA).